We've been holding this in for a little while: we're adding four new public restrooms in Pioneer Square.
@mayorofseattle is delivering on her promise to create more clean, accessible, and safe public restrooms.
You shouldn't have to struggle to find a public bathroom.
The innovative facilities are built by @thronebathrooms and use technology to solve issues that have made restrooms challenging to install and maintain in the past.
They run on solar power with a backup battery and have built-in water and waste tanks for running water without the need for plumbing hook ups. This reduces installation costs and time, while still providing a clean, wheelchair friendly, and comfortable place to take care of their personal needs.
Throne Labs will clean the restrooms multiple times a day, using technology and public feedback to stay on top of issues. Sensors will notify the company when a freshwater tank is running low or the waste reservoir needs to be emptied. If a user reports unsanitary conditions, then Throne will dispatch a maintenance truck as soon as possible.
Throne Labs’ smart entry system helps ensure everyone can enjoy a clean and comfortable experience. People can access the restroom by scanning a QR code, sending a quick text, or using the Throne app. If someone damages the restroom, Throne can limit their access in the future. This helps keep the restrooms clean and available, so that everyone has a positive experience.
There is no cost to use the toilets. The City is partnering with Throne to train our downtown ambassadors and CARE team members. This training will help them provide access for people who don’t have cell phones. They will be ready to help people access the restrooms within the coming weeks.
Curious about the details, like how it works and what kind of maintenance will happen? Visit the SDOT blog via the link in our profile for more info.
"I drew upon cymatics, the study of the visual effects of sound. We tend to think of our senses as separate forms of perception, so sound gets defined as an auditory experience. But we can feel and see sound as it impacts our bodies and the environment."
We spoke with artist Roy Franklin about their background and the process behind the new Symphony Block Bike Corrals. Read the full interview at the link in our bio!
The Symphony Block publicly sited art installations are in partnership with @seattledot , @SeattleSymphony , @benaroyahall , @kcmetrobus , @soundtransit , Unico Property Management, and @uofwa .
It's a good day for some colorful new bike lane barriers in Belltown.
Thanks to @seaofficeofarts , artist Alex Siniscalchi created "Tops & Nature" for these barriers. The repeating pattern connects the barriers seamlessly along this tree-lined stretch of 4th Ave near the Seattle Center.
This is part of the Belltown to Seattle Center Center Connection Project, which connects the 4th Ave protected bike lanes all the way to Seattle Center. The new connection is now open.
🎉Community Connections Pop-In Parties🎉
Join us in shaping the future of North Aurora! There are two opportunities to connect with our project team and other organizations on May 27 and June 6 to share your thoughts.
🗓️ Wednesday, May 27, 5 PM-7:30 PM
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
🗓️ Saturday, June 6, 11 AM-1:30 PM
Bitter Lake Community Center
All ages welcome, food and fun activities for all!
Can’t make it in person? No problem! Fill out our survey by the end of June - link in bio! 🔗
Seattle, it’s finally happening 🚚
7 Thrones are rolling your way and arriving in one week. Clean, delightful, and free public restrooms are officially headed to the city. Stay tuned for where to find them!
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Seattle, por fin está pasando 🚚
Los 7 Thrones se dirigen hacia ti y llegarán dentro de una semana. Los baños públicos limpios, agradables y gratuitos llegan oficialmente a la ciudad. ¡Estad atentos para saber dónde encontrarlos! — 西雅图，终于要来了 🚚
7座“王座”正向你们驶来，一周后抵达。干净、舒适且免费的公共卫生间即将正式进驻这座城市。敬请关注具体位置信息！
Help make Seattle streets more accessible: take our ADA survey.
SDOT is updating our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. We need your help identifying where & how we can make Seattle's right-of-way more accessible.
sdotblog.seattle.gov/seattle-ada-survey
It's Bike & Walk To School Day!
In 2025, about 30% of Seattle students walked, biked, or rolled to school. That's 12% higher than when we began our annual travel tally in 2005.
Seattle’s Safe Routes to School program builds walking and biking infrastructure around schools and supports programming that encourages more students to walk and bike.
Did you know: parents, PTAs, and other organizations can apply for $1,500 Mini Grants to encourage safe walking and biking to school? We accept Mini Grant applications on a rolling basis, which means you can apply at any time.
Follow the link in our profile or search "SDOT Safe Routes to School" for info.
We’re looking for community members to serve on the Transportation Funding Task Force, a new advisory group that will help the City develop long-term strategies to fund Seattle's streets, bridges, and sidewalks.
We want to hear from people with a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences. That's you! Technical expertise is not required.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Learn more and apply via the link in our profile. Click "Transportation Funding Task Force" once you've opened the link.
Meet the incredible women of SDOT who are shaping the future of transportation in Seattle!
Don’t miss us at the Women in Trades event tomorrow at @seattlecenter :
🔹Washington Women in Trades 2026
🔹Friday, May 1
🔹9 AM to 2 PM
🔹Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
Stop by our booth to learn more about career opportunities and how you can make an impact with SDOT.
An audio-described version of this video is available on YouTube. It's in the "Audio Described Videos" playlist. We are @seattledot on YouTube.
In honor of National Arbor Day today we want to spread the word about an upcoming tree walk in West Seattle. During this walk, you’ll learn more about the Delridge Native Forest Garden project.
Date: Friday, May 15
Times: 12 PM, 12:45 PM, 1:30 PM (choose one)
Meeting location: RapidRide stop on Delridge Way and 21st Ave SW
The Delridge Native Forest Garden Project is a partnership between SDOT, regional Tribes and community groups to restore four acres of forest in West Seattle’s Delridge neighborhood.
The project is located on forested land east of Delridge Way SW, between SW Orchard St and SW Holden St.
Many departments contribute to Seattle’s tree canopy. At SDOT, we focus on street trees and trees along sidewalks. Last year, SDOT planted more than 1,000 trees across the city.
The locally funded, voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy funded about one-third of those trees we planted in 2025, with more on the way throughout the life of the Levy!
You can learn about the City of Seattle’s broader urban forestry efforts on seattle.gov/Trees.
One week left to apply for the 2026 Youth Mentorship Program! Make an impact on your community’s transportation future through fun fieldtrips, group activities, and lessons from SDOT staff and Transportation Equity Workgroup members. Applications close May 1. Apply now via the link in our profile.
Planting 1,000 trees, repairing 17,000 potholes, building 30 blocks of new sidewalks, and so much more.
Local funding sources like the Seattle Transportation Levy did a lot to improve your city's streets last year.
So thank you, Seattle.
This is your city, and together we’re building sidewalks, paving streets, repairing bridges, and improving our transit connections.
Read the full report on the SDOT blog.
